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Helmet Laws

#1 User is offline   FatBoy67 

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Posted 01 July 2011 - 09:09 AM

What are the helmet laws like where you live? Do you wear helmet when you ride?

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Posted 01 July 2011 - 09:10 AM

Here in Michigan, you are required to wear some type of helmet. However, the law is undergoing a repeal, and it looks like it might get turned over. I wear a helmet whenever I ride, even on short trips.
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#3 User is offline   Burton 

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Posted 06 July 2011 - 10:10 AM

Minnesota here. No law that you have to wear your helmet, only if you have your permit.

I try to force myself to wear mine wherever i go, though.
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Posted 06 July 2011 - 11:36 AM

no law in CT.. i ride with one though.
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Posted 06 July 2011 - 11:49 AM

No law in New Mexico and I don't wear one.
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Posted 06 July 2011 - 02:17 PM

No helmet law in Colorado yet, under 21 and learners permit helmet required.
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Posted 06 July 2011 - 04:35 PM

Yep, in NC they require a DOT approved helmet.
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Posted 07 July 2011 - 01:50 PM

I usually wear a half helmet but it gets unbearably hot here and I sometimes ride without one. Oklahoma does not require riders to wear helmet if you have an endorsement and are over 18 years of age I think. I could be wrong about the age.
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Posted 08 July 2011 - 08:01 AM

Michigan = Helmet :good:
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Posted 16 July 2011 - 08:46 AM

Here is the Maryland law


Maryland Motorcycle Helmet Law
In Maryland, all motorcycle drivers and passengers must wear a helmet. Additionally, all motorcycle operators must wear eye protection, unless the bike is equipped with a windscreen.

Helmets and eye protection must meet the standards established by Maryland's Administrator of Transportation, who approves safety gear and adopts/enforces standards and specifications for approval of safety gear. The Administrator publishes a list of all protective gear that is approved by name and type.

Because such standards are subject to change, it is advisable to check with the Administrator before driving or riding on a motorcycle in Maryland.







Both Helmets & protective eyewear are required for driver & passenger




Here's a good link that will give you info State by State, in case you are going to be riding thru a State other than where you are licensed.




http://www.edgarsnyd...ent/helmetlaws/




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Posted 15 September 2011 - 08:52 AM

In SC there are some helmet provisions for beginners. I dont wear one unless I go out of state. SC is surrounded by helmet states. GA and NC.
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